Dr Azar Jammine
Position
Director and Chief Economist
Academic Qualifications
B.Sc Honours in Mathematical Statistics at the University of the Witwatersrand
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B.A. Honours in Economics (Cum Laude) at the University of the Witwatersrand
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M.Sc Economics at the London School of Economics
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PhD Economics at the London Business School
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Post Doctoral Fellowship in business strategy at London Business School.
Professional Experience
During the period 1970-1975, Azar Jammine was an Analyst at Senbank and subsequently at stockbrokers Martin & Co.
He went on to complete his PhD in Economics and, to pay his way, conducted numerous business consultancy projects in Europe, North America, and the Far East.
Dr Jammine then returned to South Africa in December 1985 to take up the position of Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix (Pty) Limited. He has occupied that position ever since.
Dr Jammine is also the co-author of the books McGregor’s "Economic Alternatives", "Trends Transforming South Africa", and "Mindset for the new generation on South Africa".
Other Appointments
In addition, Dr Jammine is a non-executive director of Fedsure, African Merchant Bank, Heckett MultiServ, Coronet Capital, Iron Fireman, Netcare and Clinic Holdings.
Areas of Focus
Dr. Jammine specialises in macroeconomics and financial markets.
